[sdiy] Spectra Symbol SoftPot=Ribbon Controller?

[Theo]

No it is just a way to have cheap, cheaper, cheapest potentiometers for mass
production.
The resistive element gets (silk) printed on the pcb or a custom made
substrate,
while the pcb and/or enclosure take part in the pot mechanics.
Other pot manufactures offer a similar products.
Piher/Megitt (sp?) have a detailed explanation on their site.
Probably not too interesting unless you DIY in series of 1000 and over.

Theo



From: Simon <simon at austarmetro.com.au>

> >Spectra Symbol made the membrane faceplates for the Buchla 700. There is
> >even a picture of the Buchla 700 faceplate on the cover of the catalog.
>
> Does the Spectra Symbol SoftPot equal an almost ready made ribbon
controller?
>
> http://www.SpectraSymbol.com/potent.html
>
> Has anyone used these as a ribbon controller?
>
>
> Simon
> Canberra
> AUSTRALIA